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Foreword by Dr. Gian Franco Terenzi, Former President of State (Capitano Regenti) of the Republic of San Marino and President of WUSME World Union of Small and Medium Enterprises

Foreword by Prof. Dr. James Omps, President of IUE International University of Entreprenology, USA

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INTRODUCTION

About this book

Considerations, information and recommendations contained in this book aim at the enhancement of doing business of SMEs and Crafts by reforms of national institutions in 182 Countries as  monitored by the World Bank and IFC, the identification of future business opportunities for Smaller Enterprises by inclusive sustainable production and trading capacity building and actions by upgrading SME development plans in less developed economies on initiatives of Governments, International Organization (United Nations, European Union), SMEs Supporting NGOs, Chambers of Commerce and other decision makers.

Dr. Gian Franco Terenzi, former head of State of the Republic of San Marino and President of WUSME World Union of Small and Medium Enterprises wrote in his foreword:

“I sincerely welcome that the Author, who served more than 40 years for SMEs supporting institutions and economic universities on national and international level, undertook the difficult task to summarize the most complex interlinks between smaller enterprises and the economic and social development in an international context. Students of economics and business administration will find here the basics of the role of entrepreneurship for economic growth and employment, the owners of SMEs will  take advantage of the comprehensive information about better access to finance by specialized banks and international organizations and of new emerging business opportunities, and policy decision makers may wish to consider recommendations for the improvement of national institutions that make it easier to enhance SME development and to prevent financial crises.

I wish this publication much success.”

PART 1

DEVELOPMENT

OF SMALLER ENTERPRISES

AN OUTLOOK

Chapter 1

Key Messages of the World Bank

Chapter 2

DENSITY OF SMEs AND GDP

Chapter 3

Smaller Enterprises: An Innovative Staircase to Success

Chapter 4

From Entrepreneurship to Entreprenology

PART 2

ALTERNATIVE FUNDING INSTRUMENTS

Chapter 5

Range of Finance Instruments

Chapter 6

European Union Programs for SMEs

Chapter 7

National and international Foundations for SMEs development and crises prevention - SMEDFOUNDS

PART 3

SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMEs)– DEFINITION - DEVELOPMENT STAGES – BUSINESS CYCLE

Chapter 8

Definitions of SMEs

Chapter 9

Development Stages of Economies

Chapter 10

SME Density across the World

Chapter 11

Entrepreneurship and Business (GDP) Cycles

Chapter 12

Limitations of VAT and other Taxes

Chapter 13

Obstacles to SMEs Development

Chapter 14

GOVERNMENT SPENDING

PART 4

SME FOUNDATIONS FOR CRISES PREVENTION AND DEVELOPMENT - SMEDFOUNDS

Chapter 15

Foundations

Chapter 16

Financing of the foundations

PART 5

NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMEs AND CRAFTS

Chapter 17

SMEs AND VALUE CHAINS

BIG COMPANIES: PARTNERS OR COMPETITORS OF SMEs AND CRAFTS?

Chapter 18

Big + Small = Tall – Keys to Successful Partnerships with Larger Companies

Chapter 19

HEALTH CARE: CHALLANGES FOR SMEs

Chapter 20

MIGRATION - THE ROLE OF SMALLER ENTERPRISES

Chapter 21

REFUGEE CRISIS EUROPE - ECONOMIC IMPACT

Chapter 22

Smaller Enterprises in African Countries

Chapter 23

Expanding sustainable energy and agribusiness

 Chapter 24

Crises Prevention and Development of SMEs

Chapter 25

SME Development for Asia and Pacific SME (ESCAP)

Chapter 26

· The Islamic SMEs Financing Approach in Asian Countries

· He OPEC Fund

Chapter 27

Promotion of SMEs in the Golf Countries (GCC)- Sultanate of Oman

Chapter 28

Igniting Innovation – The Role of SMEs

 Chapter 29

Waste to Energy – A Challenge for SMEs and Crafts

Chapter 30

CLIMATE CHANGE: THE TWO SIDES OF THE COIN

Chapter 31

Space technology and defence

· ESA

· NATO

PART 6

SMALLER ENTERPRISES - COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED NATIONS AND THE EUROPEAN UNION

Chapter 31

Consultative Status of SMEs supporting NGOs

Chapter 32

Business with the United Nations

Chapter 33

European Union SMEs Funding

Chapter 34

Micro Finance Sources

CHAPTER 35

SME Financing by the EIB European Investment Bank and by EBRD European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

CHAPTER 36

SME Financing by the EBRD – European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

PART 6

INTERNATIONAL SOURCES OF SMEs INFORMATION

PART 7

CONTRIBUTIONS OF GUEST AUTHORS

ANNEX

SUCCESS STORIES OF SMALLER ENTERPRISE